Inter-network Communication via Mobile Device Courier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inter-mobile ad hoc network (MANET) communication is unreliable due to the absence of centralized addresses and reliance on outside network connections, which are often unavailable in these networks, making it challenging to deliver data between MANETs without a stable internet connection.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced where a processor identifies content to be communicated and uses travel history data to select a device with a high probability of visiting the target MANET, transferring the content to this device for delivery, which can then spread it within the destination network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional internet-based communication methods are used to transfer data between MANETs, then data delivery can be achieved through centralized addresses, but the system becomes unreliable when outside network connections are unavailable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses mobile devices as intermediary carriers to transfer data between MANETs. Instead of relying on internet infrastructure, selected mobile devices physically carry data packets from one MANET to another, enabling communication without external network connections while maintaining reliability through probabilistic device selection based on travel histories
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by calculating and storing travel histories and probabilities of mobile devices visiting target MANETs in advance. This pre-computed information enables rapid selection of appropriate courier devices when data needs to be transmitted, without requiring real-time internet connectivity during the actual data transfer
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile devices are selected based on travel probability to deliver data between MANETs, then communication can occur without internet connections, but the complexity of identifying and tracking device travel histories increases
Solution Approach 1:
Mobile devices autonomously report their own location and MANET visitation histories to their home MANET. Each device maintains and updates its own travel records, eliminating the need for centralized tracking infrastructure. This self-service approach reduces system complexity while enabling the selection of appropriate courier devices based on their self-reported travel probabilities
3Reliability
If data is transferred to multiple devices to increase delivery probability, then the likelihood of successful delivery improves, but the amount of data duplication and network bandwidth consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of device selection from random or uniform distribution to probability-based selection. By using travel histories and calculated probabilities as selection criteria, the system identifies devices with the highest likelihood of reaching the target MANET, thereby achieving high delivery reliability while minimizing data duplication and bandwidth consumption by selecting fewer, more targeted devices
Data Source
AI summary
A device to deliver data to a network may be identified. The data to be delivered may be identified. Information associated with a device's probability of travelling to the network may be identified. Based on that information, the data to be delivered may be transferred to the device.